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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award was established in 1956 by Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The aim of this program is to motivate youths in personal growth and leadership development. Youths aged between 14 and 25 are encouraged to participate in community service, adventurous journeys, skill development, and physical recreation. Through these activities, not only do they contribute to society, they also progress in leadership, physical strength, spirit, and willpower.

Youths who stand out in each section are awarded according to their age, receiving Bronze (age 14+), Silver (age 15+), and Gold (age 16+) medals.

Bronze Medal Requirements

Categories: 1) Community Service 2) Physical Recreation 3) Skill Development

·         Age: 14+

·         Completion Time: 3-6 months

·         Main Requirement: In at least 26 weeks (approx. 6 months), challengers must complete 26 hours of work in one of the three categories

·         Secondary Requirement: For one of the two remaining categories, challengers must complete 13 hours of work in at least 13 weeks (approx. 3 months)

·         Adventurous Journey: Challengers must complete a 2-day-1-night journey (at least 6 hours/day).

Silver Medal Requirements

Categories: 1) Community Service 2) Physical Recreation 3) Skill Development

There are two situations:

I) If the challenger is a Bronze Medal Awardee

·         Age: After the age they received their Bronze Medal

·         Completion Time: 6 months

·         Adventurous Journey: 3 days + 2 nights (at least 7 hours/day)

II) If directly challenging for the Silver Medal

·         Age: 15+

·         The challenger must choose one of the three categories as their main requirement, and add 6 months (26 weeks)

·         All other requirements same as I)

 

Gold Medal Requirements

Categories: 1) Community Service 2) Physical Recreation 3) Skill Development

There are two situations:

I) If the challenger is a Silver Medal Awardee

·         Age: After the age they received their Silver Medal

·         Completion Time: 12 months

·         Adventurous Journey: 4 days + 3 nights (at least 8 hours/day)

·         Attend a cultural exchange event for at least 5 days + 4 nights

II) If directly challenging for the Silver Medal

·         Age: 16+

·         The challenger must choose one of the three categories as their main requirement, and add 6 months (26 weeks)

·         All other requirements same as I

 







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